Explore the Family Name Woehl
The meaning of Woehl
South German (also Wöhl): variant of Wölke (see Wolke 1). Some characteristic forenames: German Reinhold, Otto.
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How common is the last name Woehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Woehl has seen a slight shift in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Woehl was ranked 43,798th in terms of prevalence and it slipped to the 44,193rd position by 2010, indicating a decrease of 0.9%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Woehl surname increased by approximately 5% from 464 to 487 during this period. The proportion of people with the Woehl surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #44,193 | -0.9% |
| Count | 464 | 487 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Woehl
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Woehl also showed minor changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White, although there was a small decline from 97.84% to 95.48%. Meanwhile, representation of Hispanic ethnicity among those with the Woehl surname emerged for the first time in 2010, accounting for 2.05%. The data also shows that individuals who identify as two or more races appeared within the Woehl surname group, reaching 1.23% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during the studied decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 95.48% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |